I want to know how to reduce my energy bill?

Question

I heard that ther is a spesfec time to do landry and other chores that needs electricity to to reduce the cost is that true ?

Answer 1

Turn off anything at your house that don't need to be turned on.

Answer 2

This only applies if you have a special electric meter that monitors the time when the energy is used. Most homeowners don't have these.

Here's some things to consider, but you may not be willing to conform. They mostly have a lot in common with the way we used to do things...

- Hang your clothes out to dry. Yes, they even dry in freezing weather. A typical 4500 watt dryer, depending on where you live, cost between $.75 and $1 an average load. Plus the workout the clothes get from the high heat and agitator fins generates lint and subsequently extra dust.
- In prior years when you weren't using something electric, it typically was completely off. Now most everything has a clock, remote control, or quick-start type feature. All of these use electricity. They all add up. Unplug the devices you don't use daily. Buy a microwave that only has a dial timer - no keypads or clocks. Of course if you unplug your TV, it'll probably lose its programming and settings - no easy solution here, other than perhaps having only ONE television in your home.
- Lower the temperature on your hot water heater. Insulate it. Get water reducing shower heads and do your best to wash quickly and efficiently.
- Dishwasher: Handwash or rinse well and skip the built-in heat cycle.
- Night lights: Use LED style or the 4watt bulb with light sensor.
- A/C: DO your best to utilize only ceiling fans or whole house type fans. This is a big abuser of electric.
- Plenty of attic insulation and insulated windows. Good caulking and have a storm door or vestibule for your entryway.

Beyond this you need a get a book.

Answer 3

Not a specific time, the method needs to change. Wash colors and whites together and use COLD water only. Wash dishes by hand or do not use the dry feature. Cook on the grille more often. Change bulbs to compact flourescent ones. Turn the heat down a few degrees in winter and the AC up in summer. Keep curtains drawn in summer to keep heat out. Keep doors and windows closed when the heat and/or AC are running. Turn down the thermostat on the hot water heater. Use more candles. Get into the habit of turning off lights when you leave a room. Use less electric appliances and do more chores by hand.

Answer 4

It has more to do with efficiency than lower utility costs. For instance, running the dryer during a hot summer day will produce a heat source in your house that the AC has to fight against. At night, the AC doesn't have to work as hard, so it's better to do laundry at night. Same with cooking.

In the winter, it wouldn't really make any difference.

Overall, you're talking about nickels and dimes though. There are lots of ways to be energy efficient that actually save money and make sense. Replacing lightbulbs with compact fluorescents is a no brainer. Setting your thermostat to an easier temp to maintain is the single easiest way to save money. Your heat will run a lot less at 68 than it will at 72, for instance.

Answer 5

Best bet: contact your electric supplier. They have many ideas to help you reduce your usage.
You can do your laundry later in the evening if the noise won't bother others in the household or building. Use cold water whenever possible for laundry. Have a dishwasher? Fill that thing full before you use it. Turn off all those lights you leave on all the time.
Shut your computer off completely when you are finished with it. Thus can be a major user of electric power around the clock otherwise.

Answer 6

Depends on what tarrif that you are on, check your electricty bill. if there are 2 readings (standard and off peak) then usually after 1'00am is safe until 6'00 am in the morning, to take best advantage you will need time clocks fitted but make sure that they are rated at least 15 amps(they last longer)
If only one reading contact supply company

Answer 7

They recommend that you do home chores when businesses aren't using. That way they can avoid blackouts. In the long run it will keep the coust of electricity down.

In summer months don't do things during the day that will heat up your home. ie: run dryer, oven, etc Do that during cooler hours so your A/C doesn't run so much.

Answer 8

Insulation, insulation, insulation ..... cavity wall and loft to be precise. You can get grants to assist in some cases. Switch off lights and unplug things like battery and mobile chargers not actually in use.

Answer 9

Yes it is true for sure. Call your local electric company and ask them when their rates adjust downwards for off-peak times.

Answer 10

mtv has been playing a lot of commericals with tips on them, i think they have them on a website. i know people say to do a lot of things at night when less people are doing them.